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5FT. x 8FT. HD TRAILER WITH 5.30-12 TIRES
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFE USE AND OPERATION RULES
1. TOWING VEHICLE
• Make sure vehicle is capable of towing the load.
• Excess speed is the second highest cause of car-trailer accidents. Recommended maximum
speed for all passenger cars towing trailers is 45 MPH.
2. HITCH, BALL, COUPLER
• Check that the hitch on the towing vehicle is capable of towing the trailer. The towing
capability of the hitch is normally stamped on the hitch drawbar.
• Make sure the coupler and the ball are the same sizes and are rated equal to or greater than
the load.
• Never attach anything other than the proper size coupler to the ball for towing.
• CAUTION: Care must be taken when backing up the Trailer; only back up the trailer on a
straight path. If the Trailer is allowed to turn off the straight path while backing up, the Trailer
could jackknife, causing sever damage to the trailer and to the towing vehicle.
3. SAFETY CHAINS:
• Be sure to use safety chains.
• Check that the safety chains are attached to towing vehicle with the safety chains the same
length for each side.
• Do not allow chains to drag on the ground.
4. LOADING:
• Never overload the trailer. Maximum load is 1715LBS.
• Load trailer evenly from side to side with 60% of the load
forward to the axle. It is important that the tongue be
pressing down on the hitch, but not exceeding a
downward force of 1715 lbs.
• Reduce weight in car trunk
and rear seat areas by amount
of tongue weight of your trailer.
• It is against the law to carry passengers in any trailer.
5. LIGHTING:
• Check lighting before each use and every 100 miles to be sure the stop, tail, and turn signals
are working properly. REPLACE ANY BROKEN LENSES, REFLECTORS, OR BULBS.
• Check wires for good connections and possible fraying or wearing of insulation.
• Bulbs supplied with this trailer are for 12-volt systems.
• Bulbs used in tail light are: Number – 1157 – Stop and Tail.
• Bulb for clearance is: Number – 194.
6. TIRES:
• Check tires for wear and proper inflation before each use and every 100 miles.
• Tire pressure should be kept at 60 PSI.
• Check and tighten lug nuts. Torque to 85-90 FT-LBS.
• Re-torque after first 50 miles.
7. OPERATION:
• Know how to properly control your towing vehicle – trailer combination on the highway under
all conditions. Remember the loaded weight of the trailer will increase your braking and
stopping distances appreciably.
5FT. x 8FT. HD TRAILER WITH 5.30-12 TIRES
OWNER’S MANUAL
• When towing a trailer over long distances, stop and check the tightness of all connections,
lights, and running gear every 100 miles.
• Carry emergency flares, and fire extinguisher if required for operation in your state.
• It is recommended to carry extra bulbs and fuses if you are towing the trailer at night over any
great distance.
8. MAINTENANCE
• Check and maintain the trailer, coupler, ball and hitch before each use and every 200 miles.
• Inspect coupler, hitch and ball for damage before each use.
• Ball or hitch can be damaged in parking, hitting curbs, dragging when crossing ditches or
railroad tracks.
• Check safety chains and hooks for wear and do not allow safety chains to drag on ground.
• To prevent bearing damage, disassemble and repack wheel bearing with a good grade of
wheel bearing grease every 2000-3000 miles or yearly.
• If you do not know how to repack wheel bearing, take your trailer to a qualified technician.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR COUPLER
1. Only use a 2” ball hitch (not included) on the towing vehicle.
2. Temporarily remove the “R” Pin and Safety Pin. Then, pull up on the Trigger and lift up on
the Handle.
3. NOTE: To reduce friction between the hitch ball and Coupler, apply a layer of heavy weight
grease over the hitch ball.
4. With assistance, place the Coupler over the vehicle’s hitch ball and pull back on the Trigger
and push down on the Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot. Pull up and down on the
Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snuggly in the Coupler. There should be no play
between the hitch ball and Coupler.
IMPORTANT: If there is play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present – after
unlocking the handle, the Nut retaining plate (holding the adjusting nut in place) needs to be
pressed back while the nut is tightened. After Nut is tightened, the retaining plate needs to be
fit in place against the flats of the Nut to prevent it from moving. This adjustment should be
done by two people. If the Adjustment nut is too tight, the Handle will not lock.
After the Adjustment Nut is properly adjusted, pull back on the Trigger and push down on the
Handle until the Trigger locks in the slot. Pull up on the Handle firmly to make sure the Trigger is
locked in place and the Handle cannot move. Replace the Safety Pin and the “R” Pin.
